Art for the Library

An elegant Belle Époque portrait of Nanette de Spoelberch by Jacques de Lalaing, showcasing refined turn-of-the-century fashion.

A dignified 19th-century self-portrait capturing a moment of artistic contemplation.

A richly detailed 19th-century genre scene capturing the bustling atmosphere of a post office at night.

An elegant early 20th-century portrait featuring masterful brushwork and a dignified, grounding presence.

An intimate 1903 oil portrait by Magnus Enckell capturing the quiet focus of a scholar at his workspace.

This atmospheric 1882 oil painting by Pierre-François Lehoux depicts travelers finding rest in the warm glow of a caravanserai near Beirut.

A moody and atmospheric study of cathedral interior architecture, capturing the quiet dignity of carved wood and candlelight.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

A luminous 1896 interior scene depicting Victor Hugo's glass-walled study at Hauteville House.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the intellectual and political gravity of John Quincy Adams in a scholarly setting.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young boy set against a scenic, misty mountain landscape.

This atmospheric forest landscape captures the dramatic play of light and shadow at the edge of Fontainebleau.